Relief for Kaze after shoot-out victory

KAIZER Chiefs' co-interim coach Cedric Kaze cut an animated figure during the team's progression into the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary qualifiers on Saturday afternoon. Goldy Lilepo scored the only goal of the match against Kabuscorp in the second leg of the first-round qualifiers as Chiefs levelled the tie before winning 5-4 on penalties at FNB Stadium.

- MIHLALI BALEKA

The goal and the club’s progression meant a lot to the team, as they went into the game low on confidence following a loss to Sekhukhune and a draw with Kabuscorp away.

Kaze celebrated in delight. Chiefs needed a lot of celebration amid the difficult period following the departure of coach Nasreddine Nabi. The Tunisia-born coach is reportedly on his way out, having recently been suspended due to issues of mistrust and licensing. And that’s why Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef are holding the fort on an interim basis. The duo’ tenure didn’t go according to plan initially. They had lost to Kabuscorp in the first leg away from home and drew with Marumo Gallants on Wednesday night.